At least 127 families have been forced to evacuate their homes in different parts of the country due to the continuation of the recent heavy rainfall across the Dominican Republic. Another 319 people were moved out of their houses to refugee centers. Several dozen other families have not been able to return to their homes because they are still under water. The Meteorological Office announced continuing showers over most of the country, due to two low pressures systems in the area. The Center for Emergency Operations has issued a Red Alert for the provinces of Barahona and Baoruco. The Meteorological Office says that the rains will be letting up as Monday progresses. In some areas the “Red Alert” warnings have been reduced. However, some showers are expected during the afternoon as a low pressure tropical wave passes over the island. The National Emergency Operations Center maintains its warnings for those living in low-lying areas to be watchful for some flooding. The office emphasized that the Red Alert for communities in Barahona province is still in effect. Some communities in the province of Azua are still cut off and the government has sent helicopters with food rations for the local inhabitants.
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